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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,260.23, 12,779.42 and 5,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,260.23, 12,779.42 and 5,068.48 is: 6,994.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,260.23 : 12,779.42 = 5,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,260.23/12,779.42 = 5,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,260.23x = 12,779.42 × 5,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,260.23x = 64,772,234.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,772,234.68/9,260.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.67

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